Abbey Woods Academy
52%
Capacity
145
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Abbey Woods Academy
Abbey Woods Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 145 pupils on roll, operating at 52% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abbey Woods Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Charter, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12779th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
Abbey Woods Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 10 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbey Woods Academy include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Abbey Woods Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wimblestraw Road, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZ |
| Headteacher | Sophie Charter |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 145 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.4% |
| School Capacity | 145 / 280 (52% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12779th of 13,686
Nationally
1899th of 2,034
In South East
47th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
12
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (83% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wimblestraw Road, Wallingford
South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZ
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